Contract Manager

Complii; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Company car or car allowance

Annual team bonus

Job summary

CT Fire Protection Ltd, part of Complii, is seeking a Contracts Manager to own and deliver multiple fire sprinkler projects across domestic, residential and commercial sectors. The role combines office, home and site-based work with nationwide travel, and requires leadership of project teams and strong client relationships.

You will oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or contract management within the fire sprinkler industry, with knowledge of BS EN 12845, NFPA, FM and BS5306 Part 2.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to work independently and with a small team.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple projects, resources and deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and health & safety knowledge, with experience liaising with clients and subcontractors.
• Hold (or work towards) LPCB qualifications and a full UK driving licence, with 5+ years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple fire sprinkler projects from concept to completion, on time and within budget.
• Serve as main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and handling issues professionally.
• Support Operations Director in day-to-day running and strategic decisions.
• Lead, mentor and coordinate teams, subcontractors and other trades, ensuring safety and quality.
• Maintain project documentation, prepare progress reports, attend site and contract meetings.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Education

LPCB qualifications

Job description

We’re hiring a Contracts Manager to join our team at CT Fire Protection Ltd, based near Lutterworth.

Are you an experienced fire industry professional who thrives on taking ownership of client contracts and delivering exceptional service? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You will be responsible for the successful delivery and management of multiple fire sprinkler projects across domestic, residential, and commercial sectors. Working closely with your colleagues, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest industry standards.

This is a flexible role offering a mix of home, office, and site-based work, requiring travel to sites nationwide. It’s an opportunity suited to a proactive and experienced professional who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is confident managing both projects and client relationships. You’ll be required to be office based one to two days per week (Burton Latmier).

What you receive for joining us:

We’re offering a competitive salary based on experience, along with a supportive and flexible working environment. You’ll be part of a well-established company with over 30 years of industry experience and a strong reputation for quality and customer satisfaction.

You’ll benefit from 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, a company pension, a company car or car allowance, which ever you prefer, and a newly rolled out incentive of an annual team bonus.

• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
• a company pension
• company car or car allowance, which ever you prefer
• a newly rolled out incentive of an annual team bonus

Here’s a look at some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Oversee and manage multiple fire sprinkler projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining compliance with all relevant standards and regulations
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and handling any issues professionally and efficiently
• Support the Operations Director in the day-to-day running of the business, contributing to operational decisions and assisting with general management responsibilities
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate teams, subcontractors, and other trades, ensuring all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Maintain accurate project documentation, prepare progress reports, attend site and contract meetings, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

• Proven experience in project or contract management within the fire sprinkler industry, with strong knowledge of standards such as BS EN 12845, NFPA, FM, and BS5306 Part 2 (or similar experience within the wider fire sector)
• Confident leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently while also supporting a small, collaborative team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate resources, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial awareness, health & safety knowledge, and experience liaising with clients, design teams, and subcontractors
• Hold (or willing to work towards) LPCB qualifications, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and a full UK driving licence

Introducing our organisation:

CT Fire Protection Ltd (part of Complii) is a well-established company with over 30 years of experience in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems across the UK. As an LPCB 1048 approved contractor, we are recognised throughout the industry for delivering high-quality workmanship, reliability, and exceptional customer service. We take pride in our reputation and continue to grow by maintaining the highest standards across all our projects.